Choose the correct meaning of the proverb.

A burnt child dreads fire
A. if something bad happens to you, it can make you fearful for a lifetime
B. a child always fears fire
C. a burnt child does not fear the fire
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!

A burnt child dreads fire is a proverb or adage. It means if something bad happens to you, it can make you fearful for a lifetime.

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